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Asbestos Removal in Richmond
Asbestos removal across Richmond, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Old waste on site
- Outbuildings with cement roofs
- Artex before plastering
Asbestos removal near Richmond
About our asbestos removal in Richmond
Higher-risk materials such as pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work, and has to be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. We’ll explain what applies to your job in Richmond. Typical materials include cement roof sheets, gutters and downpipes and cement soffits, and typical jobs are vinyl and thermoplastic tiles and old waste on site.
Removal jobs around Richmond often mean working in flats, back gardens and tight spaces, so we plan parking, access and the route for the waste. Everything is explained in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Location
- Richmond (TW9, TW1, TW10)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- What we do
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- You receive
- Waste paperwork
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Duty holders and landlords in Richmond
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Richmond must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
If you run a business from older premises in Richmond, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Prices and what affects them
When we quote, we look at:
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- How much there is
- Travel and parking
When comparing quotes, check what’s included: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
What to photograph
The most useful photos are:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- A clear close-up
- Approximate dimensions
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749, and we will recommend the right option.
What we do and do not cover
The usual limits are:
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
- Some jobs must be notified first, so the timing needs planning
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials in Richmond
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Soffits (cement)
- Gutters and downpipes
- Water tanks
- Panels and boards
- Artex and textured coatings
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Bitumen roof felt
- Garage and shed roofs
- Flue pipes
Choosing the right option
Removing asbestos before building work avoids stopping the job halfway, when everything has to wait for it to be dealt with. Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Why us?
- Records for your files
- Covering London and the South East
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Houses, flats and business premises
Read how we price jobs or our cost guide.
Typical removal jobs in Richmond
Damage from DIY, storms or accidents can make removal necessary.
Typical jobs in Richmond include:
- Old sheds and coal bunkers
- Loft water tanks
- Cement flues and gutters
- Broken sheets in gardens
In a school like The Vineyard School, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use.
Before you book anyone
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- If the price includes VAT
Towns and villages near Richmond
Other services in Richmond
DIY and asbestos
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
What happens next
File the waste paperwork safely: it proves legal disposal.
Some practical advice:
- Clear the area around the work, without disturbing the asbestos
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Tell us about any previous survey
- Keep the waste paperwork safe afterwards
Avoid these
Do not let anyone remove asbestos without asking how the waste will be disposed of.
Do not put asbestos in household bins or skips.
Removal jobs in Richmond
Richmond is about 5 miles south-west of Kensington, in Greater London. Properties in Richmond range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Richmond is one of 764 places in Greater London where we work. Our nearest city page is London, about 9 miles away.
In older buildings across Richmond, asbestos may be in later additions, so materials are identified first. If you let property near Richmond station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal.
Wherever your property is in TW9, TW1 and TW10, we can help with asbestos removal, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Kew Road, Dee Road and Park Road or anywhere nearby, we can help. If your property is just outside Richmond, we also cover Petersham (1 mile south), St Margarets (1 mile west), Eel Pie Island (1 mile south-west), Ham (1 mile south) and Isleworth (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also work in London (9 miles east), City of Westminster (8 miles north-east), Marylebone (8 miles north-east), Kensington (5 miles north-east), St Pancras (9 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (11 miles north-east).
As a London location, Richmond is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
Other landmarks nearby include South Middlesex Hospital (1.6 miles west) and Eel Pie Island Museum (1.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Richmond includes Richmond Hill and Ham Lands.
- Nearby schools include Christ's Church of England Comprehensive Secondary School (0.6 miles east) and Kneller Hall Junior School (0.7 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Victoria pub (within half a mile north-west)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Heston and Isleworth (2.3 miles north-west)
Step by step
Waste is double-bagged or wrapped in heavy polythene and labelled as we go, then loaded for disposal at a permitted site. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you before carrying on. Late-December sunset in Richmond is about 3:55pm, so outdoor jobs start early.
- Tell us what needs removing and send photos
- We test the material if needed
- We plan the method, controls, waste and any notification, and send a quote
- On the day we set up, keep the material damp and remove it whole where we can
- The area is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, with paperwork
How to prepare
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Ensure we can get to the area
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Get a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
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FAQs for Richmond
Can you work in Richmond with London’s parking rules?
We do. Let us know the parking situation and we will plan around it; all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
Is asbestos common in Richmond homes?
If your home in Richmond was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but you can’t tell by looking. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Tell us about the property and what you need.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. For building work, a survey is usually needed.
How can I get a price?
Just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, as long as the seller agrees.
What does licensed work mean?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
Is asbestos removal licensed?
Not always. Cement and textured coatings are normally non-licensed; lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site